Essentials of Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States (Point (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins)) (Paperback)

by Carol Mattson Porth (Author)

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Designed to provide students with essential concepts of disease processes and altered health states, this text is ideal for both discrete and integrated pathophysiology courses. The Second Edition has over 200 new and revised illustrations and incorporates a new feature "Understanding", which uses large pieces of art to outline key processes using a step-by-step approach. The text continues to include such favorite features as: key concept boxes, color-coded summaries, and icons to delineate special considerations for children, the elderly, and pregnant women. The free CD-ROM now provides access to three-dimensional animations so visual learners can gain a greater understanding of common disease and cellular processes. The CD-ROM also includes student review questions.

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Product Details Paperback: 1184 pages Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Second Edition edition (February 1, 2006) Language: English ISBN-10: 0781770874 ISBN-13: 978-0781770873 Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 1.5 inches Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,711 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in these categories: (What's this?) #1 in  Books > Professional & Technical > Medical > Basic Sciences > Pathophysiology #1 in  Books > Science > Medicine > Basic Science > Pathophysiology #4 in  Books > Science > Medicine > Nursing > Medical & Surgical

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 19 of 22 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars A very clear book :), January 13, 2004 By  Government (Illinois) - See all my reviews This review is from: Essentials of Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States (Paperback) This is a fine book from an author who collaborated with other writers to make a book that clearly explains the common diseases that disturb the human body and its organ systems. What makes this book so good is that before the book discusses about the various diseases that affect the organ systems of the body, you get a preceding chapter that explains the physiology of that organ system when homeostatically normal. This allows the student a quick review and allows the student to compare the behavior of the organ system's state when it is healthy to when it is altered by disease. Additionally, this book comes with an excellent studyguide to help the student focus on what is important about the various diseases, syndromes and conditons that can make the body unhealthy. The CD that comes with this book is a great educational tool as well. The writers and the publishers of this book did a very fine job of making sure all the tools are in place to help the student appreciate and understand pathophysiology and its importance in the health field. This book also has good color pictures of how various diseases look and flow charts of how the disease progresses or manifests. The only problem with this book(a minor problem) is that some diseases are not discussed deeply enough. I think that since this is a pathophysiology book, it should go more indepth with the common diseases. An example is the disease glacoma. I'm not sure if it covers glacoma but if it did, it did not cover the signs and symptoms of it enough. It needs to focus on the mechanism of the disease on a cellular level as well as on an organ level. There are some diseases in which the signs, symptoms and diagnosis is well portrayed but the mechnisms are not. Also it needs to focus less on the treatment of the disease and more on the diagnosis IMHO, however that is disputable becuae that is just my opinion. Overall this is a fine book. I guess in time this book will have some new improvement when the new editions come out. Good book. 8 of 9 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Good for nurses or for any interested layperson, January 21, 2005 By  MERCEDES TARONGOY "Batoon" (Richmond, Virginia United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    This review is from: Essentials of Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States (Paperback) This book gives you a good introduction to pathophysiology without being very technical. Even if you are not a medical professional, you will still grasp the concepts because the author gives simple but adequate definition of the disease and its underlying causes. I am a career switcher (switched to RN) and this book worked for me. 7 of 8 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book, November 16, 2006 By  Douglas Long (San Rafael, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    Extremely well written, well edited. Also includes the basic physiology so don't feel intimidated if you're not fresh on that. Well organized. Covers all aspects, such as normal versus "abnormal", pathogenesis, sequelae, pharmacology, etc. In short, it's very complete. Yet very readable. Of all my nursing and biology books, this is one of my favorites.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 3.0 out of 5 stars Not very good book Seller did a VERY GOOD JOB, don't get me wrong. It is the book itself that is not so nice to me. It contains many many information and extremely few review questions. Read more Published 1 month ago by D. M. Nguimfack 3.0 out of 5 stars Very deep and detailed I don't suggest attempting to read an entire assigned chapter. It'll take you forever b/c there is so much detail. Read more Published 3 months ago by D.L. 3.0 out of 5 stars good book This patho book is VERY detailed, but has a wealth of info. In some cases I found it to be too detailed, lacking in others. Overall, a good reference book, easy to understand. Published 10 months ago by Me all day 4.0 out of 5 stars Pathophys I bought this book for a critical care med surg class and found it very helpful. Published 16 months ago by Grandma 5.0 out of 5 stars Very detailed and informative book This book is very detailed and great for papers or just for learning. This is a book I will be keeping:) Published 21 months ago by C. Wisniewski 3.0 out of 5 stars Excelent book for pre-med students. This is a very well written book for a Pre- Medical student who has taken two serious chemestry courses, anatomy, physiology, biology, physics, and biochemistry. Read more Published on February 11, 2007 by S. Sanabria Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 1184 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Second Edition edition (February 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781770874
• ISBN-13: 978-0781770873
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,711 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A very clear book :), January 13, 2004

By	Government (Illinois) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Essentials of Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States (Paperback)

This is a fine book from an author who collaborated with other writers to make a book that clearly explains the common diseases that disturb the human body and its organ systems.

What makes this book so good is that before the book discusses about the various diseases that affect the organ systems of the body, you get a preceding chapter that explains the physiology of that organ system when homeostatically normal. This allows the student a quick review and allows the student to compare the behavior of the organ system's state when it is healthy to when it is altered by disease. Additionally, this book comes with an excellent studyguide to help the student focus on what is important about the various diseases, syndromes and conditons that can make the body unhealthy. The CD that comes with this book is a great educational tool as well. The writers and the publishers of this book did a very fine job of making sure all the tools are in place to help the student appreciate and understand pathophysiology and its importance in the health field.

This book also has good color pictures of how various diseases look and flow charts of how the disease progresses or manifests.

The only problem with this book(a minor problem) is that some diseases are not discussed deeply enough. I think that since this is a pathophysiology book, it should go more indepth with the common diseases. An example is the disease glacoma. I'm not sure if it covers glacoma but if it did, it did not cover the signs and symptoms of it enough. It needs to focus on the mechanism of the disease on a cellular level as well as on an organ level. There are some diseases in which the signs, symptoms and diagnosis is well portrayed but the mechnisms are not. Also it needs to focus less on the treatment of the disease and more on the diagnosis IMHO, however that is disputable becuae that is just my opinion.

Overall this is a fine book. I guess in time this book will have some new improvement when the new editions come out. Good book.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good for nurses or for any interested layperson, January 21, 2005

By	MERCEDES TARONGOY "Batoon" (Richmond, Virginia United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Essentials of Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States (Paperback)

This book gives you a good introduction to pathophysiology without being very technical. Even if you are not a medical professional, you will still grasp the concepts because the author gives simple but adequate definition of the disease and its underlying causes. I am a career switcher (switched to RN) and this book worked for me.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book, November 16, 2006

By	Douglas Long (San Rafael, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Extremely well written, well edited. Also includes the basic physiology so don't feel intimidated if you're not fresh on that. Well organized. Covers all aspects, such as normal versus "abnormal", pathogenesis, sequelae, pharmacology, etc. In short, it's very complete. Yet very readable. Of all my nursing and biology books, this is one of my favorites.